CHANGEMAKERS

SUPPORT

Are you on a path to making change in your community?

We back First Nations grassroots changemakers in Northern Australia with funding, resources, connections and support.

Our model is pretty simple. We find amazing people who are taking steps to make change with or without help. We put some fuel in the tank so they can go further and faster.

We back First Nations grassroots changemakers in Northern Australia with funding, resources, connections and support.

Our model is pretty simple. We find amazing people who are taking steps to make change with or without help. We put some fuel in the tank so they can go further and faster.

HOW IT WORKS

About us

Meet the changemakers.

Yawardani Jan-Ga

Supports for Aboriginal young people in a program where horses take the reins in the healing process.

Yawardani Jan-Ga

Supports for Aboriginal young people in a program where horses take the reins in the healing process.

Bori Muy

Cultural connection, safe spaces and early intervention for young people and their families.

Bori Muy

Cultural connection, safe spaces and early intervention for young people and their families.

Grassroots Action Palmerston

Strengthening families and young people on Larrakia Country.

Grassroots Action Palmerston

Strengthening families and young people on Larrakia Country.

Bori Muy

Cultural connection, safe spaces and early intervention for young people and their families.

Lateral Empowerment

Transforming the way we uplift one another, by equipping young people with the skills to shift from harm to healing and from competition to collective empowerment.

Lateral Empowerment

Transforming the way we uplift one another, by equipping young people with the skills to shift from harm to healing and from competition to collective empowerment.

Lateral Empowerment

Transforming the way we uplift one another, by equipping young people with the skills to shift from harm to healing and from competition to collective empowerment.

Lateral Empowerment

Transforming the way we uplift one another, by equipping young people with the skills to shift from harm to healing and from competition to collective empowerment.

Brother to Another

Walking with young people, their families and schools to break cycles of contact with the justice system.

Brother to Another

Walking with young people, their families and schools to break cycles of contact with the justice system.

Bush Music Fund

Pathways for First Nations musicians living in outer regional and remote Australia.

Bush Music Fund

Pathways for First Nations musicians living in outer regional and remote Australia.

One Percent Program

Supportive community where young people develop confidence, discipline, and skills to thrive in all aspects of life

One Percent Program

Supportive community where young people develop confidence, discipline, and skills to thrive in all aspects of life

A volunteer sorting donated clothing at a community-run remote op shop

Remote Op Shops

A growing network of community-led OpShops in remote First Nations communities across Australia.

Remote Op Shops

A growing network of community-led OpShops in remote First Nations communities across Australia.

Aerial view of a crowd gathered around a large Aboriginal flag laid out on grass

First Nations Futures

Redistributing wealth and power to community organisations centering young people, climate action and culture.

First Nations Futures

Redistributing wealth and power to community organisations centering young people, climate action and culture.

Arrernte Boxing Connect

A culture of belonging, mentorship and positive purpose for young people in Alice Springs.

Arrernte Boxing Connect

A culture of belonging, mentorship and positive purpose for young people in Alice Springs.

Tammy Abala, Dianne 'Tictac' Moore and Shane 'Tippa' Tipuamantamerri

Mamanta Empowerment

A sustainable space and welcoming environment that is nourishing to mind, body and soul yet practical and challenging.

Mamanta Empowerment

A sustainable space and welcoming environment that is nourishing to mind, body and soul yet practical and challenging.

Esparq

An ecosystem of support for First Nations entrepreneurs.

Esparq

An ecosystem of support for First Nations entrepreneurs.

DIYDG

Youth-centred, community-driven movement that strengthens culture, leadership, and well-being.

DIYDG

Youth-centred, community-driven movement that strengthens culture, leadership, and well-being.

Aunty June Mills, Larrakia Elder, with painted hands raised, standing beside the sea

In Our Hands

Safe and strong partnerships that bring hope and healing to young people on Larrakia Land

In Our Hands

Safe and strong partnerships that bring hope and healing to young people on Larrakia Land

Mayála

A First Nations–led healing initiative grounded in cultural knowledge, story and creative expression.

Mayála

A First Nations–led healing initiative grounded in cultural knowledge, story and creative expression.

Common Ground

Future systems that centre First Nations people, Country and truth-telling in everything.

Common Ground

Future systems that centre First Nations people, Country and truth-telling in everything.

Deadly Science

Inspiring and empowering young people through science, technology and education, while celebrating the world's oldest continuing knowledge systems.

Deadly Science

Inspiring and empowering young people through science, technology and education, while celebrating the world's oldest continuing knowledge systems.

Deadly Science

Inspiring and empowering young people through science, technology and education, while celebrating the world's oldest continuing knowledge systems.

Northam Community Drop-in and Soup Kitchen

A safe space, a hot meal, and a place to belong.

Northam Community Drop-in and Soup Kitchen

A safe space, a hot meal, and a place to belong.

EPWA

Support for First Nations women entrepreneurs across the Kimberley.

EPWA

Support for First Nations women entrepreneurs across the Kimberley.

Wetlands at dusk on Country in West Arnhem Land

Karrkad Kanjdji Trust

Indigenous-led land management, on-Country education and cultural practice revitalisation in West and Central Arnhem Land.

Karrkad Kanjdji Trust

Indigenous-led land management, on-Country education and cultural practice revitalisation in West and Central Arnhem Land.

Saltwater Country

A culturally intelligent ecosystem for personal growth, professional development and community transformation.

Saltwater Country

A culturally intelligent ecosystem for personal growth, professional development and community transformation.

Strong Brother, Strong Sister Youth Hub

Youth hub work in Darwin's northern suburbs — belonging, mentorship and a portal to wrap-around support.

Strong Brother, Strong Sister Youth Hub

Youth hub work in Darwin's northern suburbs — belonging, mentorship and a portal to wrap-around support.

Palmerston Boxing

Safe space for young people in Palmerston to channel their energy, build discipline and belong.

Palmerston Boxing

Safe space for young people in Palmerston to channel their energy, build discipline and belong.

Print Shop

Empowering artists to produce culturally significant textiles close to home.

Print Shop

Empowering artists to produce culturally significant textiles close to home.

Late afternoon light through trees above a park bench

The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the next best time is now.

We all rest in the shade of them that came before us. And we all have the opportunity to contribute to those who come after. If you’d like to take some action but aren’t sure where to start, here are some ideas:

Volunteer or donate to a grassroots org

Watch videos about grassroots social change

Grassroots organisations thrive on local support. Get in touch with one of the groups listed above to see how you can help. Or if you just want to make a donation but don’t know where to start, consider giving to First Nations Futures.

Start a grassroots storytelling project

Watch videos about grassroots social change

Stories can bring joy, unite hearts, illuminate strength and light up a path forward. We offer support to individuals interested in grassroots storytelling work with a simple methodology that anyone can do.
Learn about how it works

Watch videos about grassroots social change

There are many ways to make change in the world. We advocate for the type that starts at the grassroots in local communities, by people in those communities. We’ve created a series of short explainer videos about some useful concepts for this kind of change.

The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the next best time is now.

Volunteer or donate to a grassroots org

Start a grassroots storytelling project

Watch videos about grassroots social change